lower case
Americannoun
noun
adjective
verb
Etymology
Origin of lower case
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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The author provides CDC statistics showing dramatically lower case and death rates among vaccinated populations compared to unvaccinated individuals, and explains that widespread vaccination actually decreases mutations by limiting viral replication opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025
You won't see any of those written in all lower case.
From Salon • Dec. 10, 2022
And yes, those are two lower case i’s on the website address.
From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2022
However, hooks deliberately styled her own name with lower case letters to focus attention on her message rather than herself.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2021
The lower case being full up, Gedge meekly suggested that as he was yet several feet from his full size, they might as well lift the upper case down while it was being filled.
From Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life by Reed, Talbot Baines
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